About the Event

A Workshop on Antimicrobial Copper — New Developments will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Sponsored by ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys, the workshop will be held at the Hyatt Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida, in conjunction with the October standards development meetings of the committee.

Objective

The Workshop will cover the final published results from the US DoD-sponsored antimicrobial copper hospital trials showing an overall reduction in Hospital Acquired Infections during the study period.

Recent developments in antimicrobial copper product availability, installations and continued supply chain activities in the marketplace will also be presented.

Registration Information

Online registration opens approximately 8 weeks before the workshop and closes October 16, 2013. There is no fee to attend the workshop.

Students – A student's fee is waived, provided that he/she is a full-time student and is not employed full time. After registering online, the student must check in at the ASTM Registration Desk on site and present his/her student ID.

All attendees, including presenters and ASTM members, are urged to register online for this event so that space requirements can be accommodated. If you do not register online by the closing date, then you must register upon arrival at the workshop. All attendees must check in at the ASTM registration desk upon arrival at workshop.

If you have questions concerning online registration, please contact Hannah Sparks in Symposia Operations at hsparks@astm.org, Tel: 610-832-9677, or ASTM Technical Support at support@astm.org or 1-800-262-1373 (domestic) or 610-832-9578 (international).

Online

On Site

ASTM Member Fee

Waived

Waived

Non-Member Fee

Waived

Waived

Presenter Fee

Waived

Waived

Student Fee

Waived

Waived

Technical Chair Contact Information

Additional information about the workshop is available from Workshop Chairman David Styers, Wieland Metals Inc., Decatur, AL, 2docdad@bellsouth.net, tel: 256-580-3805.

Select your dates and proceed as instructed. Reservations may also be made by telephoning the hotel at 1-800-233-1234 (you must mention ASTM in order to receive the group rate.) If you need assistance with your reservation call the Passkey customer service department at 1-800-421-1442.

Group rate will be honored until the ASTM block is full but no later than September 4, 2013. ASTM rates are $155 single/double plus 14.13% tax. The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront has a limited number of rooms at the government per diem rate of $80 plus 14.13% tax. You must present your ID at the front desk upon check-in. You may be charged a higher rate if reservations are received after the cut-off date, or when the block is full.

IMPORTANT! ASTM rates are non-commissionable. If you book your reservation through a travel agent they must ask for a non-commissioned ASTM Group Rate. ASTM cannot adjust your higher rate if commissions were paid to a travel agency.

INTERNET: The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront provides internet access through the hotel at a cost of $14.95 for 24 hours. The hotel offers free wireless internet service in the hotel lobby.

Transportation and Directions

The hotel is located approximately 15 miles/15-20 minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport. The hotel's phone number is 904-588-1234 and the general fax number is 904-634-4554. The web site for the hotel is
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfont Information.

Standards Development Meetings

Future Meeting Dates

Committee B05 invites you to attend their future standards development meetings. There is no fee to attend these meetings, and membership in ASTM International is not required. For more information, visit the web page listed immediately above, and click on "Future Meetings".

Miscellaneous

Please advise the hotel and ASTM of any disability which will require special attention. The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is in compliance with ADA standards.